Contemporary Family Therapy

, Volume 35, Issue 2, pp 319–328 | Cite as

The Development of Family Therapy Practice and Training in Taiwan: A Review and Prospects for the Future

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Abstract

This thesis reviews the development of family therapy in Taiwan since its commence in 1969 to today, with two focuses on the status quo in practice and in training. The practice of family therapy in local hospitals, social welfare agencies and community counseling institutes are reviewed respectively, with a discussion of the challenges local family therapists encounter. The status quo of local family therapy trainings is also examined in terms of trainers, programs, professional organizations and licensure. The limitations and possible hindrances to the current professional training system are explored, and finally suggestions for the advance of local family therapy professional development in Taiwan are proposed.

Keywords

Family therapy practice and training Professional development Taiwan 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Psychology and CounselingNational Taipei University of EducationTaipeiTaiwan

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